Tanzanite: The Enchanting Blue Jewel

Tanzanite is a rare and captivating gemstone that is highly valued for its striking blue-violet color and unique optical properties. It’s a variety of the mineral zoisite and is renowned for its remarkable pleochroism, which means it can exhibit different colors when viewed from different angles.

Stone Basic Details :

Birthstone Month     :    December

Zodiac Sign                  :    Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius 

Hindi Name                 :    तंजानियाई पत्थर

Mohs Scale Rating    :     6.5 to 7

Chakra                           :    Throat Chakra, Third Eye Chakra, Crown Chakra

Mines                             :      Tanzania

 Meaning :

The name “Tanzanite” is derived from its country of origin, Tanzania, the East African nation where the gemstone was first discovered.

This name not only pays homage to the region where tanzanite’s stunning blue-violet hues were unearthed but also adds to the gemstone’s allure and uniqueness.

“Tanzanite” itself carries an air of exoticism, conjuring images of the landscapes and cultures that surround its discovery. It’s a fitting name for a gemstone that is as rare as it is captivating. Tanzanite’s color-shifting properties, shifting from blue to violet and even burgundy, are encapsulated within its name, hinting at the spectrum of colors it can exhibit depending on the angle of observation.

Discovery :

The discovery of tanzanite is a fascinating story that highlights the chance encounter that led to the unearthing of this remarkable gemstone. Tanzanite was discovered relatively recently in the 1960s in the Mererani Hills of northern Tanzania, near the base of Mount Kilimanjaro.

Tiffany & Co. named the gem “tanzanite” to reflect its origin in Tanzania. The gem’s vivid color and limited occurrence in a single location contributed to its rapid popularity.

Properties of Tanzanite :

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